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Scientific Name : Hypoestes sanguinolenta
Family : Acanthaceae
Common Name : Polka dots
 
Small herbs with colourful splashes on leaves. There are 3 varieties - one with red splashes, second with pink splashes & the third with white splashes. Older leaves lose colour. So regularly trim growing tips to encourage new growth. Flowers inconspicuous.
 
Propagation : Stem cuttings
Longevity : Perennial

 

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